Merry Xmas in Big Piney and Town Holiday News
Christmas in Big Piney featured Santa in an airplane at the Gaiety Theatre, free pictures, and a townwide festive mood with toys and community feasts. Local service members returning for holidays, and American Legion Auxiliary activities followed by New Year plans. A notice announces aliens must register addresses with the Immigration and Naturalization Service within ten days after January 1.
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Big Piney
Santa Claus
Rodney Bennett, Jr
John Urhin
Leslie Ott
Charles Olson
Debert Tews
Eddie Lunbeck Jr
Larry Looney
United States of America
Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization
Washington, D. C
Washington
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Jessie Pear and Family
We extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who aided us in our bereavement and offered moral support and tender ministration. Your kindness will be cherished by Mrs. Jessie Pear, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Fear Sr, and family.
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Jessie Pear
Clifton Fear
Farally
McNinch Delegates Return From Farm Bureau Meet
Mr and Mrs BE W McNinch returned from Dallas Texas where they attended the National Farm Bureau convention as delegates from Sublette county Farm Bureau Federation They describe a large crowd harmonious meeting and a very hospitable Texans reception and time
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BE. W. McNinch
Dallas
Texas
National Farm Bureau Convention
Transfer of Fish Division Personnel Announced
A. F. A. Greene Wyoming State Fish Warden announces Chester C. Castle as hatchery superintendent at Daniel to replace Wilur Huggins. Castle comes from Glenrock where he led the Genrock Fish Rearing Station after joining the Fish Division in 1943. Jack Wilson shifts to Boulder Rearing Station. The Daniel house will be ready for occupancy early next year.
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A. F. A. Greene
Chester C. Castle
Daniel
Wilur Huggins
Mr. Castle
Glenrock
Genrock
Wyoming Game and Fish Commission
Cody
University of Wyoming
Jack Wilson
Daniel Hatchery
Huggins
Boulder
John Bot
Wilson
Inaugural Ceremonies Invite Wyoming Citizens and Visitors
An open invitation via press calls all Wyoming residents and out of state visitors to attend the inaugural ceremonies at noon on January 1 in Cheyenne. The message expresses confidence in newly elected state officials and invites broad public attendance to celebrate republican government.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Ther Cote
Capitol
Papers of first man to summit Grand Tetons given to UW Archives
The University of Wyoming archives receive papers of William Owen, the first climber of the Grand Tetons, including his manuscript Climbing the Tetons and an autographed diary. The donation comes from Alice Downey Nelson, niece of Albany County Surveyor, and details Owen’s 1898 ascent and early Wyoming life.
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Cam
U. W. Archives
Cmb
Western History and University Archives
University of Wyomingbrary
Willam O. Owen
Owen
Tetons
University
Lori Homsher
Alice Downey Nelson
Albany
Eva Owen Downey
University of Wyoming
Laramie
Albany County
Unique Christmas Tree Decorated With Fishing Gear
J B Budd showcased a novel Christmas tree using fishing tackle instead of ornaments. The display featured about 150 dollars worth of gear from fly hooks to deep sea tackle, presented as a quirky seasonal idea.
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J. B. Budd
Plans for Gator Bowl special completed
Wyoming prepares a charter train for the Gator Bowl trip. The train departs Laramie at 6 4 a.m. Thursday December 28, arrives Denver 10 15 p.m. The University band will perform in Denver and a Wyoming delegation including Norma Bell and Cowboy Joe will attend. Invitations reach governors and mayors. community sponsors have raised about 16000 dollars. The train will feature entertainment by the Sage and Swine Club and the American Royal Livestock Show. A parade and ranch style buffet are planned in Jacksonville before the team meets Washington and Lee on New Years Day.
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Laramie
Cheyenne
Denver
Urversty
Norma Bell
Cowboy Joe
Wyre
Walter Johnson
Cranide
Quige Newton
Croverries
A. G. Crane
Simer
Claine
Kanheis
M Ssouri
Tennessre Alslhams
Georgia
Toneks
Memabhis
Permingham
Atlanta
Kansas City
Wreenie University
Wyominr
The
Generis of
Washington and Lee
Wyomins
Wyoming
Wyoming Commerce and Industry Commission
Sadeve and Swein Club
American Royal Livestock Show
Missouri
Memphis
Te UW iAlumni Association
George Guy
Association
Jacksonville
Cincinnati
Yeago
Omaha
Wyomnrg
Wyoming among the staunchest crusade for freedom supporters
State Chairman GD Aumphre, president of the University of Wyoming, said Wyoming ranks high in Crusade for Freedom signs and contributions. Gen. Clair noted 72,853 Wyoming residents signed Freedom Scrolls and the state donated 10,271.60 to send messages of hope behind the Iron Curtain. The funds support Radio Free Europe operations with overhead covered, and national totals exceed 15,000,000 signers and 7.5 million dollars in contributions from many small gifts.
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Wyoming
GD Aumphre
University of Wyoming
Humphrey
Lne U Q. Clsv
Crusade For Freedom
Gav
Claw
A Free Europe
Radio Free Europe
Freedom Scroll
Eye truth: sight as brain process behind vision
Analysis emphasizes that eyes are mere instruments and true sight depends on brain function and nervous system health. It frames perception as a brain process rather to eye mechanics, noting normal nervous system reactions are essential for correct vision.
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Iction
Christmas Day Loss Shatters Small Town Dog Theft Tale
Snow covered town as Johnny waits by the window on the eve of Christmas. A dog disappears after being taken by two men, police offer no leads, and the Porters fear the loss amid holiday preparations. The story follows anxious parents, two alert teens, and a hopeful search that ends with quiet despair.
First Kemmerer Methodist church wedding marks new building milestone
Hershel Borda of Thermopolis and Ruby Strom of Big Piney wed December 16 in Kemmerer’s new Methodist church, the first couple to marry there while under construction. Rev. L J Steven son officiated. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Julian Jr and Mrs. Ethel Julian. The couple’s vows were spoken near the altar site as construction continues.
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Hershel Borda
Thermopolis
Florence DL. Sefton
Ruby Strom
Mabel Erickson
Bir Piney
New Methodist Church
Kemmerer
L. J. Stevenson
Counle
Harry Julian, Jr
Julian
Ethel Julan
Christus
Harry Julian
Kemmerer Gazette
Mickey Hicks Dies In California
Relatives announce the death of James W. Mickey Hicks who passed away in Warwalk California on December 24. Remains to be shipped home for funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 30 in the Congregational church. Dee Fox Post No. 78 American Legion will hold services for their deceased comrade. A full obituary will be printed in the next issue following the services.
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James W
Mickey” Hicks
Warwalk
California
Congregational
Dee Fox
American Legion
Christmas Dog Returns to Boy Amid Grief and Joy
Mrs Porter nearly cried as Johnny’s window scream drew them to a white dog running up the path. The dog raced inside to his master’s arms, bringing a flood of laughter and tears. The boy asks if Santa sent the dog back, and Mrs Porter softly says yes, the spirit of Christmas guiding the men.
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Jane
Fell Yo
Ben
Mire
Rice
Mr Porter
Johnny
Aureeimie
Porter
Carisumas
Mrs. Porter
Mr. Porter
Santa Claus
Mammy
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Pine@ale
Elks Lodge of
Rock Springs
Fish Division
America
Gravor
Commercce and Industry Commission
By Nancy Plyler
Truman
U.N
United States
United Nations
Verna J. Huesenek
Wyoming Ageaural Extension Service
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United Natins
Mickey Hicks
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